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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.83, 1,360.15 and 359.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.83, 1,360.15 and 359.00 is: 538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.83 : 1,360.15 = 359.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.83/1,360.15 = 359.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.83x = 1,360.15 × 359.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.83x = 488,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,286.15/906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.46

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